Management of Menopausal Symptoms -An Integrated Approach

Abstract

The objective of the study was to develop and test efficacy of an integrated approach-a holistic approach including psychological counseling, asparagus racemosusherbal formulation, life style modification including yogaand breathing exercise for menopausal symptoms.Pre-post design was used to conduct the study.Participants(females in age group 35-65) were taken by purposive sampling.Biological and psychological variables identified by using Menopause symptoms check list, Beck Depression Inventory,Menopause information booklet and Personal data sheet were administered. Paired t-test was used to test the efficacy of this holistic approach. Results showed this approach alleviate menopausal symptoms.